Warmest congratulations on the successful final of the “Zai Su Fang Hua” Dance Competition of the MSA held on October 25th at the Pennant Hills Community Centre.
This dance competition was the culmination of eight months of meticulous planning by our Chairman Ge and the support of the organising, judging, and logistical teams. The perfect selection of the first-prize winning team was met with unanimous acclaim from the audience. Through this event, the artistic skills of the teams were fully utilised and enhanced, with a harmonious balance between activity and participation. The majority of participants were middle-aged and elderly individuals in their 60s and 70s, with even dancers in their 80s actively participating. This has played a positive role in improving the physical fitness and health of middle-aged friends through dance. The entire process of our dance competition was published in Asia Pacific Film and Television. Zhang Baojun’s article on the competition received extremely high click rates and was included in the “Featured” section. Thanks to teachers Sun, Lu, and Rui for capturing the vivid moments of the dance competition. Special thanks to Chairman Xiao of the Canberra Photography Association for personally driving to the event to capture stunning images for the performing teams and individuals.

Guests attending the dance competition included the Consul General of Russia in Sydney, a former New South Wales Legislative Council member, leaders from municipal government departments, the chief director of the “Fushan Fushui Futianxia” Australian Spring Festival Gala, and leaders from various friendly community organisations. They all delivered congratulatory speeches up on the stage.

The judging panel consisted of Chairman Ge as the head judge.

This dance competition featured a wide variety of styles, excellent material, and high-level performances, showcasing the passion of middle-aged and elderly participants for dance. The 21 finalist teams left vivid impressions on stage. The Jacaranda Art Troupe provided entertainment and applause at the awards ceremony.

Through the finals, three teams won first prize:
The Sydney Jacaranda Dance Troupe’s group dance: New Year’s Yangko;

The Jasmine Art Troupe’s group dance: Tang Dynasty Night Banquet;

The Sydney Chinese Ethnic Dance Troupe’s duet: My Flower.

Four second prizes were also awarded in this dance competition. Five Third Prizes, Nine Honorary Award, Two Outstanding Creative Works Awards, and Three Outstanding Group Performance Awards were presented. Congratulations to the participating entries for their excellent results! Judges presented certificates and banners to the winning teams and individuals.

To celebrate the successful conclusion of the dance competition, President Ge Yinglan delivered a speech, summarising the event, offering her thoughts and gratitude. Comments from participants followed.

Comments from participants.

The dance competition concluded successfully. We enjoyed dinner together, and after dinner, the dance party began.

Closing Remarks: Although the dance competition has come to a successful close, the enthusiasm of the participants continues to shine. We have truly felt the pull of community here. These past few months of preparation and training have made our bodies resonate with the music, and our cells pulsate with the feeling of movement. This time is worth cherishing and remembering! We sincerely thank the two presidents of the “Association of Middle-Aged and Elderly Friends of All Ethnic Groups,” Ge Yinglan and Dou Xingjia, for their tireless efforts in charitable work, serving the community, providing a platform for middle-aged and elderly people, and actively organising various forms of celebrations and competitions. We are extremely grateful!

On October 1st, Chairman Ge personally led a team representing the “Friends Association” and “Friendship Association” to perform at the Fairfield Nursing Home. This activity, enriching the spiritual and cultural lives of the elderly and filled with love and joy, was reported by the “Voice of China” newspaper. It deserves praise.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, our Friends Association’s art team is active in various communities. Chairman Ge delivered a moving speech.

On October 5th, our Chairman Ge was invited to attend the “50th Anniversary Celebration of the Purple Bamboo Grove Mid-Autumn Festival” event held at Sydney Town Hall. Congratulations!

Goodbye to the vibrant and story-filled October. Let us join hands and move forward to welcome a brighter dawn!

The “Multicultural Seniors Association” provides a healthy platform for middle-aged and elderly people every Monday to Friday, hosting dances with leaders in attendance. Volunteers are enthusiastic and the music is beautiful. In September, the Granville Grand Ballroom added Tuesday morning hours to the schedule, in response to requests from dancers. The venue’s excellent environment attracted dancers from all over the region, creating a lively and romantic atmosphere.

Auburn Town Hall Ballroom and New Vogues Dance Training Class. Zhang Shaofen provided the dancing instructions. The lively volunteers were enthusiastic, and dancer participation is increasing.

On Wednesday, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Pennant Hills Ballroom. Vice President Zhang Xiumei diligently managed the ballroom, and the volunteers provided excellent service. Due to time constraints, the number of participants was limited, and further efforts are needed.

Police and the residents together to build a harmonious community. September 23rd and  September 30^th  Auburn’s most approachable police chief, Robert Totten visited the Multicultural Seniors Association in the Auburn Town Hall twice, he participated in activities and shared joy! We also took group photos.

Last year, the esteemed and beloved Chief of Police also visited our Multicultural Seniors Association to discuss community development with everyone.

Regarding home-based elderly care services, the Cabramatta Community Centre has long provided convenient services for elderly people of Chinese and Russian descent. Every Tuesday, a shuttle is provided to take elderly people home to various activities at the centre, and lunch is provided. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, the centre held a self-performed entertainment event, creating a rich and vibrant ethnic cultural atmosphere.

The Auburn location has also made encouraging progress in all aspects of home-based elderly care services. On September 8th, Manager Brenda called to update information and arrange for agents based on the needs of elderly people. On September 25th, she called again to inquire about progress. New individuals have received assessment notices. Manager Brenda’s attentive and patient demeanour has endeared her to everyone.

The “Zai Su Fang Hua” Dance Competition of the “Multicultural Seniors Association” is progressing smoothly. In the morning of September 11th, Director Ge presided over a workshop for the dance competition judges and invited a host. Scorers conducted a mock scoring demonstration at Granville Town Hall.
At the meeting, Director Liang provided suggestions for the dance competition and answered questions. Everyone discussed the need to standardize and unify standards, ensuring the competition adheres to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and rationality. They expressed their opinions on the successful completion of the entire process.
Finally, Chairman Ge was recommended as the head of the judging panel. Teacher Cui provided final comments on the competition and answered questions regarding the teams. It was decided that the entry videos would be distributed to the judges in October, followed by a discussion and screening process.

The participating art teams increased their rehearsals this month. The team leaders deserve praise for their diligent and responsible organization and execution. The programs were delivered by the end of the month. Teacher Sue was responsible for the background wall design. Production is now complete, and the submitted programs have been sent to the competition jury for preliminary review. A lot of work is already underway.

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The MSA New Vogues Dance Training Class held a grand dress-up ball on September 30th, with over 100 dancers participating.

Live Report
To celebrate the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, the MSA New Vogues Dance Training Class held a Mid-Autumn Festival dress-up ball from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM this afternoon at Auburn Town Hall.
The ball featured a variety of activities and light refreshments. President Ge opened the event with a festive greeting. Following the performances were:
The Sailor Dance Art Team presented a passionate and joyful jitterbug, earning the audience’s applause. The National Dance Team danced gracefully to the elegant melodies, bringing endless joy to the audience. The Latin Dance Team’s graceful, unrestrained, and passionate moves showcased their unique charm. The New Vogues Dance Team danced gracefully and elegantly.
Today, the participating dancers, dressed in festive attire, fully expressed their joy to the sound of moving music. This atmosphere of both watching and participating was truly enjoyable, beneficial to one’s health, and added brilliance to the holiday.
During the event, the young Auburn Police Chief and the Police Officer also offered their blessings and posed for photos with the beautiful women. They were very approachable.

This Mid-Autumn Festival New Vogues Dance Costume Ball was not only a joyful get-together, but also a grand occasion for dancers to showcase their talents. Thank you to the association for providing this platform and to all the volunteers for the event. This event will surely be an unforgettable memory for all participants! Finally, I wish everyone a happy National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival!

On September 30th, the Jacaranda Art Team held a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in the Granville Town Hall event room. The song “Eternal Friendship” was resounding, and everyone enjoyed singing, laughing, and enjoying delicious food. It was a truly joyful occasion. Thank you to Team Leader Shanshan for her meticulous arrangements.

Finally, we are grateful for a fulfilling and joyful September. Under the leadership of Presidents Ge and Dou, we have made great progress. Let us welcome the successful holding of the “Zai Su Fang Hua” Dance Competition in October.

More good news arrived: On August 8th, the Voice of China published an article titled “Multicultural Seniors Association and Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” article, it recounts the moving stories of the association and its contributions to multicultural integration and development under the leadership of President Ge, and is worthy of praise and congratulations.

The Cabramatta Community Centre, personally organised and led by President Ge Yinglan, boasts a strong leadership team and very capable volunteer staff. It is a vibrant hub for elderly people of Russian-Chinese descent and is highly praised by the local government and a favourite of middle-aged and elderly people. The centre offers various activities tailored to the interests and hobbies of the elderly, aimed at promoting their physical and mental well-being as well as enriching their later years.

The Granville Grand Ballroom of the Multicultural Seniors Association has achieved excellent results under the leadership of President Dou. Its spacious and bright space, beautiful and moving melodies, and the dance hall itself filled with joyful smiles, offers both relaxation and exercise. It is an ideal living space for middle-aged and elderly people who well loved by dance enthusiasts.

Wednesdays 11:30 – 1:30 pm, Pennant Hills Ballroom. Through video advertising, Vice President Zhang Xiumei diligently manages the ballroom. With the strong support of several art teams, the music of “Little Apple” fills the venue. The teachers and students dance youthfully together, and the enthusiasm of the dancers is growing.

Auburn Town Hall Ballroom and New Vogues Dance Training Class. Zhang Shaofen and her husband diligently teach and demonstrate. The students strive to improve their skills. We hope they will continue to do so.

Auburn’s home-based elderly care services have also achieved remarkable results thanks to the dedicated service of President Ge and Manager Brenda.

The “Zai Su Fang Hua Dance Competition” of the “Multicultural Seniors Association” has entered its climax.

In August, the stage backdrop design, lighting style, and music production were carefully selected by teachers Sue, Haibao, and Chen Hong. It’s almost complete, thanks to the hard work of the three teachers.

Good People and Good Deeds Column:
The volunteers in each dance hall of the MSA are not only enthusiastic but also honest. Whenever a dancer loses something, the volunteers follow announcements and return it to the owner. Dancers often leave lost earrings, umbrellas, cups, clothes, and shoes in the dance halls, and volunteers always safely keep them and return them to their owners. This spirit has been praised by fellow dancers.

Finally, thank you to all members for your enthusiastic participation in the various activities of the two associations.  Thank you to the volunteers for their selfless dedication. Let us pursue health and dance joy together. Under the leadership of President Ge and President Dou, let us live a more fulfilling and colourful life. Let us continue to work hard!

Congratulations to President Ge Yinglan for publishing her story, “My Life in Australia, My Second Home,” in the “Voice of China Newspaper” on July 17, 2025. It’s truly touching. President Ge Yinglan is a source of pride for our female friends. By organising cultural events, promoting charitable causes, and fostering multicultural integration, she has significantly increased community participation among middle-aged and elderly people. Her leadership and dedication have not only earned widespread acclaim for the association but also set a positive example for the Chinese communities in Australia. She consistently gives back to society through substantial actions and quietly contributing, presenting, and dedicating herself to the cause. We are honoured and blessed to have such an outstanding president.

July marks the beginning of a new year. Thank you for our joint efforts over the past year. Let’s move forward courageously in the new year. Providing a healthy and comfortable platform for middle-aged and elderly people is our mission. The open ballroom classes continue every Monday through Friday…

The Granville Ballroom has been growing in popularity recently. This is thanks to the dedicated efforts of President Ge, President Dou, several vice presidents, and the ballroom managers. Thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work…

The Auburn Town Hall ballroom and New Vogues Dance training class are currently undergoing further adjustments. We hope to achieve even greater success through this hard work…

On Wednesday, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Pennant Hills Ballroom has volunteers interactive with dancers, here, you can unleash your passion and dance your youth. All dancers are welcome.

Granville Town Hall’s renovations are completed. Teacher Wang Shu’s National Dance classes and dance parties have resumed as normal every Tuesday morning.
On the morning of July 29th, Teacher Wang Shu’s National Dance party held a ballroom dance gala at Granville Town Hall.
The dancers were dressed in their finest attire, exuding elegance and grace. Accompanied by classic melodies, the dance floor was filled with passion and romance, showcasing the infinite wonders of life. This is a microcosm of life for middle-aged and elderly people.
Thank you to President Dou for attending and the volunteers for your services.
A special thank you to Mr and Mrs Wang Shu for their active planning and the delicious food they provided. The event was a complete success. I hope we have more opportunities to hold events like this.

The Australian Russian – Chinese Friendship Association’s activity at the Cabramatta Community Centre each Tuesday consistently show great management, providing a high-quality platform for seniors. We celebrated the birthdays of the seniors for the month, and everyone at the centre enjoyed meticulous care. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work.

Liao Niya, Vice President is a model of respect for the elderly. His meticulous care for his mother, from combing her hair to celebrating her birthday, reveals his deepest kindness and beauty in these precious moments of family love. This quality is truly precious and worth learning from.

Let’s visit Granville Town Hall every Tuesday.

Downstairs in the conference room: The band and the Jacaranda Art Troupe are rehearsing. Led by group leader Shanshan, they all look focused. Their precise yet passionate singing is clear, harmonious, and consistent. Occasionally, a two-part voice can be heard. Although they have entered middle age, their voices remain youthful.

Upstairs the artistic team is rehearsing. Every student is very dedicated.

Dance Competition Progress: The first judges’ meeting for the “Multicultural Seniors Association Zai Su Fang Hua Dance Competition” was held at 1-3 William St. Lidcombe on the morning of July 12th. The meeting discussed specific details, promoted community culture, and emphasized the principle of participation. Through this activity, our artistic team’s level has improved further. Under the guidance of several judges, our work has been further refined. Preliminary planning and staffing for the dance competition has been completed.
The two Associations offer a variety of activities for middle-aged and elderly people, providing a great platform for promoting community culture. We wish our middle-aged and elderly friends a happy and fulfilling life every day. We will continue to work hard!
 

June 2025 is also the last month of the Australian year. This month, the club will continue to provide dance entertainment services from Monday to Friday for the middle-aged and elderly people in different communities.
The Granville Grand Ballroom has excellent conditions and is very popular among middle-aged and elderly friends. President Dou and Vice President Yu were very present. The volunteers provided their services and showed their enthusiasm as well as warm and friendly spirit. It is worth promoting.

The Auburn Town Hall Ballroom is progressing as normal. The New Vogues Dancing training class will be taught by Zhang Shaofen and his wife from this month onward. They are dedicated to providing services for middle-aged and elderly people. They are trustworthy. New students are welcome to join the happy group. Let’s share happiness together.

In order to allow more middle-aged and elderly people to participate in community activities, the Pennant Hills Dance Hall has been reopened. Vice President Zhang Xiumei is enthusiastic about public welfare and is personally in charge. I hope that more people will support and recognize it in the near future.

On June 7th and 8th, the association organized some leaders to go to the farm for vacation on their rest days to experience collective life.  During the event, President Ge personally cooked scallion pancakes. Very good.

The home-based elderly care in the Auburn area continues to work hard to serve the elderly.
On the afternoon of June 5th, home-based elderly care manager Brenda came to the Auburn elderly group again to analyse and process the letters of the service recipients. She called the relevant departments to inquire about the evaluation time and called to find solutions to the problems encountered during the project. Thank you very much to our good manager who is enthusiastic about services. I give you full marks for your enthusiasm and responsible attitude in your work.

The home-based elderly care service of the “Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” is also very considerate and thoughtful. Every Tuesday, the Cabramatta Community Centre carries out various activities suitable for different groups of people including exercise, mahjong and chess etc. They are responsible for picking up and dropping off the elderly and provide nutritious lunch. This one-stop service is great.

On June 15, 2025 (Sunday), President Ge, Veia and other representatives of Chinese and Russian descendants were invited by the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney to participate in activities such as the “All Ethnic Compatriots Get-together” for Sino-foreign friendship. It provides a communication platform for Chinese people of different ethnic backgrounds. Thanks to the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney for the invitation and congratulations on the successful event!

The preliminary work for the dance competition on October 25 was led by President Ge and planned by Director Yu Tian. It is now in the registration stage. Thanks to the participation of all art teams. The participating teams are in the rehearsing stage. It’s great.

2025 is about to pass. The new year is coming. In this vibrant new year, we will continue to expand the scale and establish new platforms under the care and support of leadership departments at all levels. Under the leadership of President Ge and President Dou, we will make the later life of middle-aged and elderly friends more fulfilling, colorful and hard-working.

In recent years, the “Multicultural Seniors Association” has insisted on holding dance parties in the community from Monday to Friday to provide an entertainment platform for middle-aged and elderly people. In particular, the Granville dance hall has always maintained its popularity and is favoured by the majority of middle-aged and elderly people. President Dou personally visited there to listen to the opinions of some of the dancers. He constantly adjusted the music to suit the middle-aged and elderly groups. The volunteers served enthusiastically and provided a good place for communication and interaction for the dancers.

Auburn Town Hall Dance Hall and New Vogues Dance Training have always maintained stability. The volunteers provided thoughtful service. The dancers were united and friendly. Under the leadership of teachers J & J, the dancing skills have developed more.

A novel, fashionable, and outdoor leisure activity that is loved by the majority of elderly groups was planned by President Ge and President Dou. Two minibuses were rented. More than 40 members were organized to go to the “Shuiyunjian Resort” for leisure and vacation during the holidays from May 16th to 18^th, providing a healthy and comfortable life experience for middle-aged and elderly friends. In terms of continuously improving the quality of life of middle-aged and elderly people, the two associations play an increasingly prominent role…

The home-based elderly care service centre in the association has been serving the families in the community. On the afternoon of May 6, Auburn Home-based Elderly Care Service Manager Brenda provided telephone follow-up services for those in urgent need of services. The services were meticulous and well-organized. They were well received.

“Australia Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” Cabramatta Community Centre. It insists on picking up and dropping off home-based elderly care personnel to the centre every Tuesday to participate in activities and provides delicious free lunch.

“Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” under the leadership of President Ge. They continuously expand the interactive opportunities with brother teams, allowing the elderly groups to be active in different fields, reflecting different cultural values ​​and spiritual outlooks.

On the evening of May 27, the Cabramatta Centre was brightly lit, the singing was loud, and the atmosphere was strong. At 5 pm on the same day, the association was holding a celebration banquet for the “Russian-Chinese Dance Troupe” that won the second place in the Fairfield 2025 Senior Week Dance Competition.

Early in the afternoon, President Ge and President Dou came to the scene in person. President Dou also personally decorated the venue. The venue was decorated in a particularly fashionable and novel way. The lights were flashing.

The event was hosted by Teacher Lanlan. We used singing and dancing to convey warmth, dance glory, and celebrate the results. The “Russian-Chinese Dance Team” relived the award-winning wonderful dance, ignited the team’s passion, and demonstrated the team’s achievements and joyful atmosphere.

The celebration banquet was held in a relaxed and lively form. Everyone sang and danced. It showed the love of life for middle-aged and elderly people. A sense of accomplishment. With a happy mood, they walked into the beauty of life.

Thank you very much for the “Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” for organizing this celebration banquet. It inspired and motivated everyone to keep going. Keep forging ahead on the road ahead, and the event was a complete success!

May 29th at 10:00 am, led by President Ge, the music and dance team of the Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association visited the Heiden Park Lodge Nursing Home to perform a consolation show, bringing joy and warm care to the elderly.

The art team carefully prepared songs and dance programs, bringing beautiful dances and vivid songs to the elderly, enriching their spiritual and cultural life. This is to promote the traditional virtue of respecting the elderly, and let the elderly feel the love of the society.

The art team of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Association carries out this public welfare performance for the elderly every year. It hopes to convey positive energy through the form of art and literature, and drive more people to pay attention to the elderly group. Contribute to serving the community…

Thank you to all the enthusiastic friends who participated in the event. You are warmly welcomed!

At 10 am on May 25, at Lidcombe The Russian Club held a registration meeting for the “Zai Su Fang Hua” dance competition of the “Multicultural Seniors Association” and a meeting with the heads of art teams.

At the meeting, President Ge emphasized that holding a dance competition is of great significance for improving the physical and mental health of middle-aged people, maintaining the vitality of middle-aged and elderly people, cherishing the happiness they have, enhancing friendship, and improving the happiness index.
President Ge warmly welcomes friends and associations from all walks of life to participate in this dance competition. Let the middle-aged and elderly show themselves in the best mental state. Today, I would like to thank Principal Shen, President Lin Gang, Head Yahong, Head Lili, Head Han Jing, and Head Helen for personally attending today’s meeting. It adds dazzling brilliance and charm to the dance competition.
Teacher Yu Tian (artistic director of the dance competition) gave a detailed introduction to the preliminary work of the dance competition. He explained the dance competition process, requirements and competition awards to everyone face to face. She determined the competition rules openly and fairly. She hoped that each art team and choreographer would lead the team to strengthen rehearsals. He pushed the dance competition to a climax…

Finally, we tasted Russian red soup and special buns together. Teacher Lanlan sang a song to congratulate the successful completion of the dance competition. The association encouraged on all enthusiasts to actively participate in the registration and devote themselves to life. Dance for health and beauty.

The maple leaves in May are still brilliant. Let us harvest healthy life and laughter together. Under the leadership of President Ge and President Dou, live happily every day.

This month, the “Multicultural Seniors Association” continued have dance halls open in various communities from Monday to Friday. It is deeply loved by the majority of middle-aged and elderly friends. President Dou is always on site. All volunteers provided high-quality assistance for the dance halls. In particular, the Granville dance hall is the most popular.

The Auburn Town Hall dance hall is under the attentive care of all volunteers. It operates smoothly. Under the leadership of teachers J&J, the New Vogues Dance training class. Dancers work hard together to learn the new dances and to consolidate and improve their court dancing skills. The learning atmosphere is good.

The Pennant Hills Community Centre dance hall continues to operate. Volunteers serve enthusiastically. Teacher Wang Shu cooperates in teaching dance. The number of dancers has increased recently.

The “Australian Russia-Chinese Friendship Association” and the ” Multicultural Seniors Association ” grandly held large-scale events to share the unique Russian culture and food.

MSA organised one-day tours on Easter Saturday.

The home-based elderly care services of the “Australian Russia-Chinese Friendship Association” have always been well received.  Activities run every Tuesday at the Cabramatta Community Centre. Pick up and drop off help the elderly to attend these social activities. Free lunch is also provided.

On the afternoon of April 15, the Home Care Service Centre sent manager Brenda to Auburn to help friends in the group answer questions. She also personally called the objectives that need to be evaluated. She provided proxy translation services for those who are not good at English. She gave policy research suggestions to the current service objectives. She provided telephone services to those who wanted to keep up with the progress. Everyone was very satisfied. Thank you Brenda for taking time out of her busy schedule to solve everyone’s problems. Thank you.

On April 29, the Cabramatta Community Centre celebrated the birthday of this month’s members. The atmosphere warmed my heart. Lovely praise… It’s great to have an organization!

On April 7, the Preparatory Committee for The Second “Zai Su Fang Hua Competition” of the two Associations was officially established. A press conference was held and detailed rules were formulated.

All teams are welcome to sign up and participate in our dance competition. Show beauty on the stage.

The sunset is infinitely beautiful, it’s time for joy. May we under the leadership of President Ge and President Dou, cherish every gathering and let the years be more glorious.

The Home Care Service Centre of the Australian Russian – Chinese Friendship Association, which is fully dedicated by President Ge, has made new progress this month.

Recently, under the leadership of President Ge Yinglan, home care services have been provided to new communities. A new point was established in Auburn, Cumberland Council. Home care manager Brenda was sent to help the elderly in need to register and receive follow-up services. We hope more people in need are able to get help..

In early March, according to the requirements of home care personnel, the association organized the Auburn elderly care group to go to Moree to enjoy hot spring bath, for healthy pain relief and to participate in outdoor activities. The effect was good, and it can even improve their happiness. The seniors were happy together.

The home care service of the Cabramatta Activity Centre every Tuesday continues to provide high-quality services for the elderly. Special vehicles are used to pick up and drop off the elderly to participate in various entertainment activities at the activity centre and provide a sumptuous lunch. The elderly was cared for in every possible way.

In March, the MSA held 13 dances at the Granville Ballroom. 4 dances at Auburn Town Hall. 4 dances at the New Vogues Dance training class. 4 dances at Pennant Hills Community Centre. In addition, 5 free dance experiences were provided at Beecroft Community Centre. We try our best to provide all-round services to middle-aged and elderly friends.

The dances at the Granville Grand Ballroom are still the most popular among the middle-aged and elderly. The dance music has been continuously adjusted and improved. The middle-aged and elderly friends enjoy a wonderful life in this spacious and bright venue. Thank you to President Dou and all the vice presidents, the ballroom manager, and the volunteers for their hard work. They have contributed to promoting the entertainment and health of the middle-aged and elderly, by providing good conditions for community activities and enhancing the cohesion of the social platform. Amazing!

The Auburn Town Hall Ballroom maintains the status quo this month. Under the careful guidance of teacher J & J, the new vogues dance training class has a strong interest in new dances and has achieved good results.

This month’s “March 8th Women’s Day” was very meaningful.

In March, our two associations’ art teams actively participated in cultural exchange activities within various communities. It has made positive contributions to promoting cooperation and development among communities. It has achieved gratifying results. It is a cause for celebration.

On March 2, President Ge personally led the team to participate in the celebration of the Russian Community Cake Festival in Lane Cove. The Sailor Dance Art Team of MSA, the Jasmine Team, the Dream Art Team, and the Happy Art Team all participated in the performance and received warm applause from the audience.

Live Report

Today, March 11, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Home Care Service Centre of the Australian Russian – Chinese Friendship Association was led by President Ge herself, a bus and volunteers were arranged early to provide services for home care clients, we participated in the Senior Week event held by the Fairfield government.

The activities were rich and varied. There were singing and dancing performances. Health information and service guidance were also provided to the elderly. There were also police consultations and gift distribution. The elderly had a very meaningful time at the Fairfield Market. Drinking coffee, eating pizza, and providing a variety of delicious bread lunches.

The dance troupe and choir of the Australia Russian – Chinese Friendship Association participated in the performance. The program was cheerful and lively. The singing ability was impressive. The melody of the solo was elegant. The audience applauded and cheered continuously. A lively elderly dance group was active on the community stage. The dance “Katyusha” won the second prize for performance. Congratulations to the dance group for their successful performance.

This event brought good news and spiritual wealth to the elderly. We are extremely excited.

Here we are very grateful to the government departments for their continued care for the elderly. Thank you to Frank Carbone and Dai Le, for your care and support for community groups and for organizing such a colourful elderly week event. Everyone is very satisfied and we hope to meet again next year.

We will continue to lead middle-aged and elderly friends to participate in more community charity activities. And to improve their health profile. Dedicate happiness and warmth to the middle-aged and elderly friends.

On the morning of March 11, Secretary Tracy led the sailor dance art team. The Jacaranda art team participated in the music tea party elderly week event held by Strathfield Council. Our art team is active in various communities. Its popularity is constantly improving and it receives unanimous praise.

On March 23, 70 actors and audiences from two associations participated in the Yellow Emperor Ceremony Cultural Heritage Activity at 61 Miowera Rd. North Turramurra. With the development of the times, such cultural heritage is more vital and necessary.

In short, under the leadership of President Ge and President Dou, we have opened a dance hall to promote physical and mental health, enrich spiritual culture through artistic exchanges, enhance social connections, and to make unremitting efforts to create a better life together.

Good news. Congratulations to our President Ge Yinlan for winning the Golden Kangaroo Film and Television Award on February 16^th.

The “Multicultural Seniors Association” insists on providing dance services for middle-aged and elderly friends every Monday to Friday.
The big dance hall at 1 Memorial Dr. Granville is open every Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Also, 1 Susan St Auburn Town Hall is open on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
The Granville big dance hall has a beautiful environment. It is still the favourite among the majority of middle-aged and elderly dance friends. President Dou and several vice presidents were present. The dance hall manager and volunteers served diligently and responsibly. The dance hall music was in the constant improved and received good reviews.

Auburn Town Hall dance hall and New Vogues Dance training classes were in good condition in February. Teachers J&J also taught dance for students diligently and responsibly, according to the students’ requirements. While reviewing the classics, increasing the difficulty and performing them alternately, the students strengthened their friendship, strengthened their exercise and had fun through dancing. The volunteers here were well received by dancers.

On February 19, a new dance hall was opened at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

On February 16, the MSA organised a one-day tour for members.

On February 16, led by President Ge, the team participated in the cake festival held by the Russian Hui Muslim Community and participated in community interactions and exchanges. It is a popular club.

On February 23, led by President Ge, the team participated in the Russian cake festival held in Lidcombe. The event strengthened cultural exchanges between clubs and brought about friendships and happiness.

“Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” Cabramatta Community Centre. Various activities were rich and colourful.

In February 2025, the MSA Choir was officially launched, teacher Liu Chaolan is a very experience in singing teaching. It has been well received by the students who joined.
The MSA “Lanlan Music Studio” have established three vocal classes to expand the music knowledge of the majority of middle-aged and elderly friends:
1) Senior class, every Monday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at 3-5 William St Lidcombe NSW 2141, taught by teacher Liu Chaolan.
2) Beginner class, every Tuesday, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Crn Railway Pde & McBurny Rd Cabramatta, taught by teacher Liu Chaolan.
3) Intermediate class, every Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at 3-5 William St Lidcombe NSW 2141, taught by teacher Liu Chaolan.
Enrolment phone: 0424 886 588.

In conclusion, this month was led under the personal leadership and organization of President Ge and President Dou. Externally, the art team has participated in cultural exchanges and interactions with the community many times, promoting the integration of multiple cultures. Internally, it has consolidated the foundation of the dance hall and organized one-day tours for members, continuously improving the living standards and health index of the middle-aged and elderly groups. Great!

First of all, a warm congratulations to President Ge Yinglan for being appoint as the Honorary Advisor of the APCIICH Martial Arts Committee.

Secondly, congratulations to President Ge for receiving the government award. On January 26, 2025, Australia Day, Agathia Yin Lan Ge, Veia Shumin Xiao, Alia Zhang Lizhi, participated in the celebration of Australia Day held by the Fairfield Council. During the event, the Mayor of Fairfield issued honorary certificates to outstanding individuals and outstanding groups. Our President Ge was awarded the honorary title of the Annual Community Contribution Award.

This month celebrates the Chinese New Year. The association held three large-scale celebrations:
On the evening of January 7, a celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year was held at the Cabramatta Community Centre. The first event of the year was jointly organized between the “Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association” and the “Love Song Vocal Salon Art Troupe”.

From 1:00 to 4:00 pm on January 14, the “Multicultural Seniors Association” New Vogues Dance Training Class successfully held a grand “Cross-Year Costume Ball” at Auburn Town Hall to welcome in the Chinese Lunar New Year.
The New Vogues Dance Training Class opened with a performance of Rumba and Tango. The graceful dance showcased an elegant style. The Sailor Dance Art Team was heroic and charming.
During the event, they also sang a song “Friendship Forever” to convey deep friendship with their voices.
Colourful festive costumes, everyone was freely dancing in the celebration venue. In this ocean of joy, everyone smiled happily for a common goal. Healthy and happy.
Thank you teachers J & J for organizing and working hard.

From 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on January 24, 2025, the “Multicultural Senior Association” and the “Multicultural Elderly Association” successfully held the “Welcome Spring, Everything Will Be Well Every Year” dance banquet at the Granville Grand Ballroom at 1 Memorial Drive. This celebrates the arrival of the Year of Snake with songs and dances.
The celebration was lively and rich in content. There were performances, commendations, raffles, dances, and delicious lunches made by volunteers.
Thank you to President Ge and President Dou for carefully planning and arranging this event. Thank you to Headmaster Shanshan for the on-site report. Thank you to all the staff present for their selfless dedication to the success of the event. And the spirit of unity of all the members to achieve glory for the associations, thank you to all the group members for their wonderful performances.

The dragon is gone and the snake is here to add good luck, health and happiness into the home. Our activities are full of colour and vitality. Full blessings to all middle-aged and elderly friends. Thank you to the two presidents for their hard work and for providing a healthy platform.